- Address: Republic of Korea, Gangwon-do, Sokcho-si, 장사동 24-1
- Phone: +82 33-630-5800
- Website: seorakwaterpia.co.kr
- Working hours: daily 10: 00-20: 30
- Ticket price: $ 16.5-40 (for children 4-13 years old - discount ticket)
South Korea is known for its hot and humid climate, so with the onset of summer, most townspeople and tourists seek to get to the seaside or to the water park . In the vicinity of Seoul and other major cities of Korea, a large number of water parks are scattered for every taste. Among them, a special place is occupied by the water park Sorak Waterpia. It's worth a visit to everyone who wants to refresh themselves after the stuffiness of the stone jungle and plunge headlong into the sea of entertainment.
General Information on Sorak WaterPia
The theme park is located in the suburbs of Sokcho, next to the mountains of Soraq and the coast of the East Sea. Sorok Votherpia belongs to the sanatorium-resort complex "Hanhwa", created at the hot springs and one of the main attractions of the Korean peninsula - the peaks of Soraksan .
In 2011, the water park was reconstructed, as a result of which its area increased by 1.5 times and amounted to 80,000 square meters. m.
Attractions and attractions Sorak Waterpie
The main feature of this park is its water from wellness sources. It is extracted from the granite layer of the earth, which was formed in the Mesozoic Jurassic period about 180 million years ago. Water in springs Sorak WaterPea is rich in alkaline components and negative ions, so it has a preventive and health-improving effect. It naturally heats up to + 49 ° C and is delivered to the surface, where therapeutic baths are formed. Taking them, you can moisten the skin and improve the general condition of the body. Healing properties of water from local sources are confirmed by special certificates.
In addition to hot tubs, in the territory of Sorak Votherpia there are 12 attractions, including:
- The biggest water slide in the world is "Strom";
- thematic attraction «Atlantis»;
- attraction "Family Raft" with a huge pipe;
- spa-center «Spa East»;
- open aqua pools;
- children's pool «Rainbow Brook»;
- water slides «World Alley»;
- The flowing pool with the rapid flow of "Torrent River".
A large number of water slides of various configurations are open here, and the height of artificial waves in open pools reaches 1.5 m. For children of younger age, a children's pool and the "Rainbow Stream" attraction are operating in Sorak Votherpia. Fans of the thrill should visit the water slide "World Alley", whose height is 260 m. It is twisted around its axis, which increases the speed of descent several times.
In between visits to attractions you can visit a souvenir shop or go to a restaurant specializing in Korean , Chinese and European cuisine.
Sorok Waterpia is one of South Korea's most unique theme parks. Only here you can safely relax in the hot springs, admiring the magnificent scenery, and then go to amuse yourself on dizzying rides. The park is open all year round, allowing tourists and residents of the country to rest from the hustle and stuffiness of megacities.
How to get to Sorak Waterpea?
The theme park is located in the far east of South Korea, 6 km from the coast of the Sea of Japan. From the capital of the country, Seoul, Sorak Waterepia is separated approximately 145 km, which can be overcome by metro or bus shuttles. Daily trains depart from the capital's Sokcho Express Bus Terminal and Seoul Express Bus Terminal stations and arrive at their destination in about 8 hours. The fare on the subway is $ 14-22.
From Sokcho to Sorak, Waterpeople can be reached by buses Nos. 3, 7 and 9.